2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

11B-233.3.1.2.4 Multi-story residential dwelling units.

 In elevator buildings, public housing facilities with multi-story residential dwelling units shall comply with the following:

Exception: In non-elevator buildings, a minimum of 10 percent but not less than one of the ground floor multi-story residential dwelling units shall comply with Section 11B-233.3.1.2.4, calculated using the total number of multi-story residential dwelling units in buildings on a site.

1.      The primary entry of the multi-story residential dwelling unit shall be on an accessible route. In buildings with elevators the primary entry shall be on the floor served by the elevator.

2.      At least one powder room or bathroom shall be located on the primary entry level.

3.      Rooms or spaces located on the primary entry level shall be served by an accessible route and comply with Chapter 11A, Division IV – Dwelling Unit Features.